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LC61 MBO

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 MBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,712 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged and loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray covers fitted

WET TEST

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive onto nearside front lower suspension arm bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,401 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,348 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,565 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LC61 MBO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC61 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC61 MBO registered?

LC61 MBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2011.

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